DOWNEY — Downey police on Tuesday asked for the public's help in finding a 22-year-old suspect wanted for the attempted murder of a 2-year-old girl and her 20-year-old father.

Following several days of aggressive investigation Downey Police Department officials identified Alexander Antonio Roberts, aka Alex Roberts, as the gunman who allegedly opened fire on the victim and his child during a fight outside a residence last week, said Detective Sgt. Dwayne Cooper.

The shooting occurred after an argument between the father and several suspects in front of an apartment complex in the 8200 block of Telegraph Road at about 4:30 p.m. Friday, police said.

During the argument at least one of the suspects opened fire, shooting the man multiple times. The toddler was also shot at least once in the back, authorities said.

Both the 2-year-old and her father, who was in critical condition and had to undergo surgery over the weekend, were recuperating Tuesday, police said.

Roberts fled the scene after the shooting and is considered armed and dangerous, Cooper warned.

If he is seen, police urged residents not to stop the suspect but to call the Downey Police Department, or their local law enforcement agency, immediately by dialing 911.

Those with information about the suspect's whereabouts were asked to call the Downey Police Department at 562-904-2308 or 562-904-2324.

Anonymous information can be made by calling Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477), or by texting the letters TIPLA and your tip to CRIMES (274637) or online at http://lacrimestoppers.org, or email rdelrio@downeyca.org.